http://10newsblogs.com/health Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:16:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en       For years, my workouts have been pretty predictable.   Swim 4,000 meters 2-3 days a week....run 5-7 miles a couple of days a week and Saturdays at La Jolla Cove for a 2-3 mile ocean swim.   I know.   Pretty boring....but it worked for me.  I knew there were other ways to ... http://10newsblogs.com/health/uncategorized/beat-workout-boredom     With President Obama's declaration that troop witdrawal from Iraq will begin  in August of 2010...many Americans feel a sense of relief that many of our fighting men and women may soon be out of harm's way.  And that may be true.  But what we must NEVER forget are those who ... http://10newsblogs.com/health/uncategorized/project-care   Have you had the "crud" that's been going around?  Sniffling?  Sneezing?  Hacking cough?  Even in sunny San Diego, it's hard to escape.  The common cold or "rhinovirus" is uncomfortable and annoying....but usually isn't a big deal and runs its course in a week or so.  But if your symptoms ... http://10newsblogs.com/health/uncategorized/dont-fool-with-the-flu    At last week's appointment with my dermatologist....I learned the little brown, crusty thing on my forehead was no big deal.   Dr. Susan Stuart zapped away the little spot with a tiny squirt of liquid nitrogen....then told me about something new in the field of health and beauty that really IS a big ... http://10newsblogs.com/health/uncategorized/luscious-lashes Have you heard the latest buzz about vitamin D?    The more I learn, the more astounded I am at all this ordinary supplement can do when it comes to your health!     Groundbreaking new research shows this so-called "super vitamin" is critically important in the prevention of cancer, diabetes, depression and ... http://10newsblogs.com/health/uncategorized/super-vitamin-d Nearly half of all adults  made new year's resolutions to lose weight, start exercising or break unhealthy habits.     Unfortunately, 90 percent of all health and fitness-related resolutions are broken by January 15.   Since today is only the 12th....there's still time to succeed!   I wanted to pass along some information on a local ... http://10newsblogs.com/health/uncategorized/whole-body-rehab My Dad was big on lectures.  He actually parented my siblings and me through an endless series of lectures....most of which we ignored.  The lecture for which he had the most passion had to do with health.  "You know, Carol, when you've got your health...you've got just about everything." Turns out... ... http://10newsblogs.com/health/uncategorized/help-for-back-pain   Staying healthy during the holidays can be a challenge.    I know.   With three holiday events last weekend...I found myself in a constant battle to keep from over-indulging.  With more than two weeks to go until the new year....I decided I needed help.  I needed an expert.     Candy Cumming, Registered Dietician, is ... http://10newsblogs.com/health/uncategorized/holiday-eating-season Is it just me...or is this year just rocketing by?!  (Time compresses with age, you know!)  Thanksgiving is just days away...and that means Christmas, Hanukkah and the final slide into the new year aren't far behind!   And while I always look forward to the traditional parties, gift-giving and church services....I can't help ... http://10newsblogs.com/health/uncategorized/hunger-at-home It's been 28 years since I lost my mother.   She died of end-stage, untreated depression.  She took her own life at the age of 53.   My Mom successfully fought through countless bouts of clinical depression throughout her life.   She was an incredible woman.  But depression is a deteriorating condition.  Without adequate treatment....the ... http://10newsblogs.com/health/uncategorized/survivors-of-suicide-loss